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<p>This study investigated how Indian non-binary individuals experience minority stress and its impact on mental health, with a focus on the role of social support and coping mechanisms. Semi-structured interviews with eight non-binary participants aged 18–23 from Bengaluru revealed four main themes: societal treatment, self-identity, minority stress and mental health, and social support. Findings indicate that experiences with discrimination, misgendering, gender dysphoria, and identity concealment contribute to negative mental health outcomes. However, social support and effective coping strategies were found to positively influence mental health by affirming identity. These results suggest potential avenues for developing targeted interventions and support systems to improve mental health among non-binary individuals.</p>

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Minority Stress and Mental Health of Indian Non-binary Individuals

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年5月19日

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  • Surbhi Deshpande,
  • Rashmi Rangaswamy

摘要

This study investigated how Indian non-binary individuals experience minority stress and its impact on mental health, with a focus on the role of social support and coping mechanisms. Semi-structured interviews with eight non-binary participants aged 18–23 from Bengaluru revealed four main themes: societal treatment, self-identity, minority stress and mental health, and social support. Findings indicate that experiences with discrimination, misgendering, gender dysphoria, and identity concealment contribute to negative mental health outcomes. However, social support and effective coping strategies were found to positively influence mental health by affirming identity. These results suggest potential avenues for developing targeted interventions and support systems to improve mental health among non-binary individuals.